Itinerary in Details:
Day 1: Arrival Phnom Penh (D)
Morning arrival at Phnom Penh Airport. Transfer to your hotel. With your professional guide and prived car we start to visit Phnom Penh. Situated at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers, the Cambodia's capital city look like a big village- town where French colonial influences can still be seen in old buildings restored. We will first go to see Wat Phnom Temple. Then we will visit the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. The Palace is a magnificent example of Khmer architecture, it was built in 1866. You will see the Throne Hall and the Napoleon III Pavilion. Silver Pagoda is one of the richest shrines in the world. The floor is made of 5.000 silver tiles. Afternoon, visit of the National Museum, a Khmer red pavilion, which is dedicated to Khmer art and sculpture. The majority are from the Angkor period (9th to 15th century), and some from the 4th century. Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.
Day 2: Phnom Penh – Chau Doc (B, D)
8:30AM Pick up at your hotel and transfer to the boat pier for boarding to Chau Doc by Hang Chau Express boat or Victoria Express Boat. Arrive Chau Doc around 13:00PM. Pick up and transfer to your proposed hotel. Afternoon, visit the Sam Mountain with the caved pagoda, enjoy the sunset down the Vietnamese – Cambodian border from the summit of the mountain over the flat rice field. Overnight at hotel in Chau Doc.
Day 3: Chau Doc – Can Tho - Trang On (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel then departure for Can Tho, 12:00-12:30 boarding LE COCHINCHINE boat. Enjoy welcome drink. We take a small boat to explore the CaiRang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. The boat will take you through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards. Return to the boat and then the cruise continue to Tra On. Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Lunch served on board. After lunch we go for pleasant walk on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities, especially some orchards (orange grove) with its farmers. Then return the boat and head out to Caibe. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Mangthi canal and Nicola river. Dinner and overnight on board in Cochien River.
Day 4: Trangon – Cai Be - Saigon (B)
After breakfast on board over splendid sunrise on the Mekong. LeCochinchine continues its cruise toward Caibe. Explore the lively Cai Be floating market. Walking amongst the lush vegetation to visit the handicraft villages and meet with local people and go ashore to visit the French Gothic Cathedral and colorful port area, with its colonial buildings, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers. We explore evergreen islands and visit the former Imperial residence the An Kiet House, where surviving members of the Kiet family will welcome us with tea, and we can wander in the fruit orchards around the house. 11:00 Disembark in Caibe. Pick up and transfer to Saigon. Arrival in Saigon around 4:00PM. Droff at your hotel. End of our service.
Cost in USD per person based on twin sharing :
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3-4 |
5-6 |
7-8 |
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Cruise includes:
• 2 days cruise on Le Cochinchine boat as stated above
• 2 night at 4 * hotel, 1 night on board
• English speaking guide during guided time
• Transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
• Speed boat ticket Phnompenh – Chau doc
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary with local foods (B = breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
• Mineral water & Cold Towel
• Admission fees and permits where applicable
• Government taxes and Service Charge
Cruise excludes:
• Airfares & airport taxes
• Pre/post trip arrangement
• Visa in Vietnam
• Visa in Cambodia
• Travel insurance
• Other personal expenses